DOTHAN: 08:08 AM Dothan 911 dispatched a burglar alarm at Barrentine’s Seafood at 1722 Reeves Street in Dothan. Seconds later Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at the location with reports of smoke and flames visible.
On arrival of the first fire engines it was confirmed, smoke and flames visible and a working structure fire, offensive attack.
08:20 AM. Water on fire, Fire in overhead.
UPDATED @ 09:06 AM
Dothan Fire units on the scene have declared “fire under control”.
Effective January 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., all city streets and bridges within the City of Dothan should be considered IMPASSABLE AND CLOSED until further notice. Citizens are advised that all travel should be suspended or delayed until further notice.
Only citizens involved with critical infrastructure or essential personnel should travel on city streets until further notice. All other residents should shelter in place.
Please stay informed by monitoring the City of Dothan Government Facebook page and by signing up for Notify Me on the City’s webpage at www.dothan.org.
All roads in Wiregrass counties have been declared closed/impassable.
All roads in Houston County will be closed at 3 p.m.
All bridges on the west side of Houston County are iced over and cars are sliding.
Dale, Coffee, Covington, Geneva and Henry Counties have also declared roads impassable.
Most roads will be closed until at least noon tomorrow.
All agencies are urging people to stay off the roads unless you absolutely MUST be on the roads. Law enforcement agencies are still taking reports by phone.
Elba and Enterprise have also said all roads are closed.
A Dothan City employee died in an overnight fire in Pinckard.
Caleb Green, age 37, was killed on the fire, according to Dale County Coroner John Cawley. He was an employee with the City of Dothan.
The fire was at the 900 block of Forest Drive at about 4:30 this morning, Cawley said. Preliminary investigations point to the stove possibly being left on overnight.
